Jimmie Johnson Ready for Rookie Campaign in No. 48 Lowe's Monte C arlo

JIMMIE JOHNSON HAS THE TOOLS FOR SUCCESS WITH LOWE'S HOME IMPROVEMENT
WAREHOUSE 
AND HENDRICK MOTORSPORTS


Jimmie Johnson, the rookie sensation selected by Jeff Gordon and Rick
Hendrick to drive the new No. 48 Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse Chevrolet
Monte Carlo, is getting set for his inaugural season in NASCAR Winston Cup.
The 26-year-old Southern California native has been spending the off-season
traveling, working out and renovating his new home on Lake Norman in
Charlotte.

While the No. 48 Lowe's Monte Carlo competed in three Winston Cup events in
2001, Jimmie Johnson used the experience to learn the tracks, get
comfortable in the car and gain some confidence competing at NASCAR's
highest level.  Now, he's ready to prove that he has the tools with his new
team to be competitive, run up front and take the No. 48 Lowe's Monte Carlo
to victory lane.

Golin/Harris will now be handling public relations for Lowe's Home
Improvement Warehouse and the No. 48 Lowe's team.  If you would like more
information about the team, need photos of team members and the new paint
scheme, or need to arrange interviews with team members, please contact
Debby Robinson at (312)933-6043 or Yancey Casey at (312)729-4379.